What difference does it make if someone's diet contains more saturated and/or trans fat than is recommended?
Diets that are high in saturated fat and/or trans fat increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in some people, whereas monounsaturated fat may have the opposite effect.
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The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following except
A. low-fat dairy products. B. a variety of fruits and vegetables. C. refined grain breads and cereals. D. lean meats.
Postoperatively, intravenous (IV) fluids provide:
a. energy and protein. b. fluids and some energy. c. fluids, electrolytes, and micronutrients. d. all nutrient needs.
If a female ate 100 extra calories per day in excess of her needs, approximately how many days would it take to gain one pound, if energy expenditure remained constant?
a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 1 month (30 days) d. 1 month + 1 week (35 days) e. 1 month + 2 weeks (42 days)
What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals?
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UI) C) Adequate Intake (AI) D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)